Welcome to Massage and Me

Massage and Me offers massage and Reflexology therapy treatments
for women only in Buckhurst Hill, Essex.
Treatments include: Deep Tissue, swedish, pregnancy massage, Reflexology - from £30

Massage and Me is a small, local and friendly business, established in 2016, to help those of you with hectic lifestyles and very little time to yourselves.

The 'Me' is actually all about YOU!

I’d love to welcome you to my little world of calm and show you the numerous benefits massage and reflexology can bring not only to your body but also your frame of mind.

Hope to see you soon!
Jo

Jo Murch
Founder, Massage Therapist and Reflexologist
Massage and Me

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Massage and Me Treatments:

Swedish, Deep Tissue

Prenatal Massages

Reflexology Treatments

People with Extra Needs

Treatments and Price List

@massageandme on Instagram!

Cannot wait to dive into this bath after a very long journey back from the wonderful Edinburgh fringe festival! What a place! 🙌 But...after a long trip from Edinburgh Newcastle Essex it’s time for some #metime!
I would like to both thank and curse the baby shark song for being played approximately 5 billion times and saving our skin for the very very long drive home. It’s so lovely to go away but always lovely to get home to your own bath too hey!
Hope you’ve all had a good day lovely ones, M&M x

Hi! I'm Jo...⁠⠀
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I've had a few new followers recently which has been super lovely! So I just thought I'd say hi and introduce myself along with a few facts that may be new to my regular clients too...⁠⠀
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So I set Massage and Me up in 2016 after finally taking the plunge, leaving my job and embarking on a new career. It was exciting and scary in equal measures! I wanted my business to give my clients the best massages they had ever had. I also wanted it to be an escape for people who may work hard, who may commute long distances, who may not get much time to focus on themselves. ⁠⠀
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Finally, I also wanted my business to make people feel good. I don't want to go to a massage appointment and be lectured about how I should have a massage every day. I don't want my massage therapist to tell me to: cut out caffeine from my diet, only eat kale, never use a handbag for the rest of my life, change my lifestyle. I wanted people to feel positive leaving my treatment room and focus on congratulating themselves for the time they had taken to look after themselves rather than come away feeling bad for the 5 million things they hadn't had time to do that day. ⁠⠀
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So those were the premises on which I built my lovely small, but perfectly formed, business. I am immensely protective and proud of Massage and Me. I would even go so far as to say it is part of my little family. ⁠⠀
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Other fun facts you may not know about me: ⁠⠀
- I LOVE coffee⁠⠀
- I would stay in the bath for 2 hours a day if I could⁠⠀
- Cerys Matthews' Radio 6 show every Sunday is one of the loves of my life⁠⠀
- I know all the words to Gangsta's Paradise⁠⠀
- Crocodile Dundee II is the greatest film of all time...closely ahead of Speed⁠⠀
- When I make my own granola (twice in my life) I feel like actual superwoman⁠⠀
- I studied English Literature and French at university⁠⠀
- My favourite relaxing treatment is reflexology⁠⠀
- My favourite smell is my son after a bath⁠⠀
- I'm sensitive, but strong, but mostly sensitive and a big softie⁠⠀
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I could go on but I think you get the message...it's lovely to have you here and I hope to see you all in my beautiful treatment room soon!⁠⠀
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Take care ⁠⠀
Jo x⁠⠀

For me, massages are just as much about mental health as physical health. In fact I think the two are so intertwined that to affect one is to affect the other. If you’ve had a day when your head feels like this 👆 then please know you are not alone. Self-care is not selfish and I hope I can help to make you feel a little better with a @massageandme treatment 🙌 Happy Monday, Team M&M! x

🙌 POSTURE 🙌⠀
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I am the first to admit my own natural posture is terrible so I will never preach about this. However, since becoming a Massage Therapist, I must now check myself about a hundred times a day and try to stand and sit properly, especially during a treatment. ⠀
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Most of my clients work in London and have desk-based jobs. They hold tension in their shoulders and neck, feeling the constant strain of stress, work and general life woes constantly lifting their shoulders and increasing the tension to their neck muscles. It can seem hard to avoid with the office lifestyle. ⠀
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Obviously massages are a wonderful way of easing that tension, but I’m always free to run through a few ways that you can set up your desk station to be more ergonomically sound. Let’s not forget those tips when working from home too. I’m so guilty of working with my laptop on the sofa but I try to limit that to short bursts now so that I can save my back, neck and arms as much strain as possible. ⠀
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As always just some thoughts to bear in mind rather than a shouty preach...but anything to avoid looking like this dude in a few years! ☝️😬 ⠀
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Have a super day team! ⠀
M&M x

www.massageandme.co.uk

Areas of work:

Jo has a treatment room in Buckhurst Hill but is also available for mobile appointments in the following areas:
Loughton I Chigwell I Chingford I South Woodford I Woodford I Wanstead I Leytonstone I Waltham Abbey I Debden I Theydon Bois I
Central London (workplace massages only)

Massage & Me Blog

Latest blogs from Massage & Me, including tips, photos, latest stories and words of wisdom from industry experts.

Massage & Me Blog

Jul 28, 2019

Reflexology and Me

Jul 28, 2019

I am so excited to say that I am now a fully qualified Reflexology Practitioner offering Reflexology Treatments in Buckhurst Hill and surrounding areas for my wonderful clients!

I started having reflexology treatments when I was pregnant with my son Theo and I couldn’t believe the dreamy, floaty feeling I was left with post-treatment; I just couldn’t wait to book in again! It was the most relaxed I think I had ever felt, and during pregnancy this was no mean feat (pun intended).

Jul 28, 2019

Feb 15, 2019

How can massage help people with dementia? A live workshop with Massage and Me

Feb 15, 2019

Following the amazingly warm response to my blog about hand massages for people with dementia, the Uttlesford Community Hub Dementia Cafe asked if I would join them at one of their weekly meetings to teach the group some simple hand massage techniques for dementia. I immediately said yes - and following a truly inspiring experience, I wanted to share a bit more about the session and spread the word about how quick it is to learn some simple tips and techniques that will help you deliver a soothing hand massage.

Feb 15, 2019

Dec 9, 2018

New Mum: Sore Back? Sore Everything.

Dec 9, 2018

If you’re a new mum, are crying out for a post-natal massage, and live in or near Buckhurst Hill then read on…I’ve got your back

Since having Theo I feel that my body has taken a battering! Sound familiar? Let’s try to help each other a little. If anyone else feels the same then I can reassure you about how massage therapy can help, we can help each other through, and share some tips on how to look after ourselves…

Dec 9, 2018

May 10, 2017

What is Fibromyalgia and how can Massage Therapy help?

May 10, 2017

Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder causing pain and fatigue in the muscles and fibrous tissues all over the body. The pain can vary, from an ache to a burning sensation or even a constant sharp, stabbing pain.

For people living with FMS, there is not yet one clear path of recommended treatment, yet for some massage therapy can be a huge help...

May 10, 2017

Mar 17, 2017

How can massage Therapy help Stroke Patients?

Mar 17, 2017

Very few people know how much massage therapy can help stroke patients, so I thought I'd share a few of my findings from my work at the care home to spread the word of the benefits of massage therapy for stroke patients...

Mar 17, 2017

Jan 8, 2017

Deep Tissue Massages: The perfect end to your January work-out

Jan 8, 2017

If you're hitting the gym hard this January, don't forget to be kind to your muscles! It's very important to rest in between workouts to give your muscles the chance to heal and repair.

Jan 8, 2017

Nov 28, 2016

Thanks for supporting Massage and Me!

Nov 28, 2016

A year ago today I quit my job and started the idea for Massage and Me. Thanks for supporting me along the way!

One year later, and things are pretty amazing! Just shows that even a usually risk-averse person can take a leap of faith, let their instincts take over, and end up with a job they love. Thanks for supporting me, Team Massage and Me. Here's how I ended up here...

Nov 28, 2016

Nov 6, 2016

Bye bye elephant skin...

Nov 6, 2016

There's no hard rule on which oil to use for massage. There are a huge number out there and each have different benefits. I've tried quiiiiiite a few, and it's really a case of use whichever is best for you and your skin. My personal favourites are: Sweet almond oil and Jojoba oil. Here's why...

Nov 6, 2016

Sep 21, 2016

Can massage help elderly people with dementia?

Sep 21, 2016

Sep 5, 2016

Hands up: who really gets at least 8 hours of sleep a night?

Sep 5, 2016

Welcome to Massage and Me

Massage and Me offers massage and Reflexology therapy treatments for women only in Buckhurst Hill, Essex. Treatments include: Deep Tissue, swedish, pregnancy massage, Reflexology - from £30

Massage and Me Treatments:

@massageandme on Instagram!

Areas of work:

I am so excited to say that I am now a fully qualified Reflexology Practitioner offering Reflexology Treatments in Buckhurst Hill and surrounding areas for my wonderful clients!

If you’re a new mum, are crying out for a post-natal massage, and live in or near Buckhurst Hill then read on…I’ve got your back

Since having Theo I feel that my body has taken a battering! Sound familiar? Let’s try to help each other a little. If anyone else feels the same then I can reassure you about how massage therapy can help, we can help each other through, and share some tips on how to look after ourselves…

A year ago today I quit my job and started the idea for Massage and Me. Thanks for supporting me along the way!

Massage and Me offers massage and Reflexology therapy treatments
for women only in Buckhurst Hill, Essex.
Treatments include: Deep Tissue, swedish, pregnancy massage, Reflexology - from £30